Your campervan is ready to take you to discover the most authentic Estonia. Here are three unforgettable routes that will show you the different faces of this fascinating Baltic country.
🚐 Tour 1: The Classic North – Tallinn and the National Park Coastline
This route combines the fascinating capital with the stunning nature of the northern coast.
Duration: 4-5 daysDistance: approx. 250 km (155 miles)Ideal for: First-time visitors, culture and nature loversDay 1: Tallinn, the Medieval GemDedicate the entire day to exploring Tallinn. Get lost in the cobbled streets of its Old Town, climb the city walls for views from Toompea, and be amazed by its vibrant atmosphere.Day 2: Lahemaa National Park (approx. 70 km / 43 miles)Head east to Lahemaa National Park. Here you'll find an incredible diversity of landscapes: dense forests, mysterious bogs (walk a boardwalk trail at Viru Raba), and old manor houses like Palmse or Sagadi.Day 3: Fishing Villages and Waterfalls (approx. 80 km / 50 miles)Explore the Lahemaa coast. Visit charming fishing villages like Käsmu, known as the "captain's village." On your way back towards Tallinn, stop at the Jägala waterfall, the largest in Estonia.
🏜️ Tour 2: Island Hopping Adventure – Saaremaa and Hiiumaa
Escape to Estonia's two largest islands for a dose of peace, nature, and unique traditions.
Duration: 4-5 daysDistance: approx. 300 km (186 miles) (excluding the ferry)Ideal for: Peace-seekers, cyclists, photographersDay 1: Ferry to Muhu and Arrival in Saaremaa (approx. 120 km / 75 miles)Drive to the port of Virtsu and take the ferry with your motorhome to Muhu island, which is connected to Saaremaa by a causeway. Set up camp near the island's capital, Kuressaare.Day 2: Castles and Craters on SaaremaaVisit the impressive Kuressaare Episcopal Castle, one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in the Baltics. In the afternoon, be amazed by the Kaali meteorite crater and the majestic Panga cliffs.Day 3: Hiiumaa Island and its Lighthouses (1h ferry)Take a ferry from Saaremaa (Triigi port) to Hiiumaa (Sõru port). Hiiumaa is wilder and less touristy. Your main goal is the Kõpu lighthouse, one of the oldest continuously operating lighthouses in the world.Day 4: Return to the MainlandEnjoy the morning on Hiiumaa before taking the ferry back to the mainland from Heltermaa port to Rohuküla.
🏙️ Tour 3: The Cultural and Wild South – Tartu and Soomaa National Park
Discover a different side of Estonia, with its intellectual capital and its most untamed landscapes.
Duration: 3-4 daysDistance: approx. 350 km (217 miles)Ideal for: The curious, history lovers, adventurersDay 1: Tartu, the Intellectual Heart (approx. 185 km / 115 miles from Tallinn)Drive south to Tartu, the second-largest city and home to the country's oldest university. Stroll through its charming centre, visit the quirky "leaning building," and enjoy its youthful, cultural vibe.Day 2: Soomaa National ParkHead to Soomaa National Park, famous for its "fifth season," when spring floods transform the landscape. It's a perfect place for hiking on its boardwalks or even renting a canoe to explore the wetlands.Day 3: Viljandi and Return (approx. 165 km / 103 miles to Tallinn)Make a stop in Viljandi, a picturesque town with impressive castle ruins overlooking a lake. It's famous for its annual folk music festival. From here, begin your journey back to Tallinn.